‘Arctic Monkeys’ make surprise studio return in support of War Child

Some of the biggest musical artists are joining forces to create an album in aid of children living through war. 

The new album ‘HELP (2)’ has been inspired by the original album by War Child Records that was released in 1995 which featured Oasis, Radiohead and The Stone Roses. 

The money raised from album and record sales will all be used to support War Child's work supporting children living in conflict. 

War Child Records worked closely with Abbey Road Studios and award-winning music producer James Ford to bring the album to life.

Music News Blitz writer Megan Rogers-Jones expands…

Artist collaboration 

Arctic Monkeys have returned from their 4-year hiatus to show their support.

Their song ‘Opening Night’ is the first single of the album and was released last Friday. 

The rest of the album's collaborators were announced yesterday and include 22 songs, some including ‘Flags’ by Damon Albarn, Grian Chatten & Kae Tempest, ‘Begging for Change’ by Pulp, and ‘Say Yes’ by Beabadoobee.

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Song covers

Some artists will be doing covers for the album, such as Olivia Rodrigo covering ‘The Book of Love’ by the Magnetic Fields and Fontaines D.C. who are covering Sinead O’Connor’s ‘Black Boys on Mopeds’.

Other artists will include their own originals.

Arlo Park recorded her song ‘Nothing I Could Hide ‘ last year and will now be released for ‘HELP (2)’.
The whole album will be released on the 6th of March, and is available to pre-order on vinyl and CD.

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